Course catalogue

Course Description:-

This course consists of 2 modules. It explains the step-by-step process involved in making a risk assessment and the various terminology like risk level, severity, likelihood etc. This must be viewed in conjunction with your SMS, company generic and ship-specific risk assessment manual.

This course also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.  

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Explain what a risk is and the difference between critical jobs and routine jobs.

2) Explain the risk level by checking the severity and the likeliness

3) Explain the importance of making a risk assessment ship specific 

4) Explain the additional control measures which need to be taken to reduce risk levels. 

5) Have self-confidence and self-assurance while dealing with third-party inspectors and answering questions related to risk assessments.

Course goal: This course aims to introduce, develop and increase learners’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of Risk Assessment and how it can reduce the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Explain the principles of, and steps involved in, the Risk Assessment process
LO2 Explain that employers have a responsibility for completing Risk Assessments and that employees have a duty to follow Risk Assessment outcomes
LO3 Identify a typical Risk Assessment form
LO4 Explain the requirements of the Risk Assessment team
LO5 Recognise and explain Risk Assessment terminology
LO6 Identify the different steps within the Risk Assessment process
LO7 Identify common, industry-specific hazards
LO8 Determine the appropriate level of Risk Assessment that may be required
LO9 Explain how to use a Risk Matrix to evaluate the level of risk
LO10 Explain how to identify appropriate control measures based on the Hierarchy of Control
LO11 Explain what is meant by ‘Initial Risk’ and ‘Residual Risk’
LO12 Describe what to do if any Residual Risk remains too high
LO13 Explain how to carry out a Personal Risk Assessment and recognise its importance before each task
LO14 Explain the importance of Dynamic Risk Assessment
LO15 Identify situations where ‘Stopping the Job’ may apply
LO16 Explain the importance of communicating the outcomes of a Risk Assessment
LO17 Understand the importance of communicating ‘Lessons Learned’

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In this course, we will cover what is stress & anxiety; the causes of stress & anxiety; identify the signs & symptoms; how stress affects us personally; healthy & unhealthy coping mechanisms; how to manage stress & anxiety; how to help others who are stressed or anxious and signposting/where to find help.

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